As I mentioned, the UK papers are devoting a lot of space to the story. The Daily Telegraph even has its United States Editor Toby Harnden (a truly excellent journalist and a fine man to boot – ex-Royal Navy himself) in Jamaica for the story. One thing that has not been mentioned much is what one correspondent calls a “holier than thou religiosity” that has prevaded Pakistani cricket, even as it has become embroiled in allegations of match-fixing, steroid abuse and ball-tampering. Mohammad Yousuf, for example, attributed his good form last year to his conversion from Christianity to Islam and performs the sidjah every time he scores a century. The Tablighi Jamaat is very influential in the team.

Now I want to make it clear that I am not suggesting that Islamism had any role in the murder of Bob Woolmer, which seems at the moment most likely connected with match-fixing, but as Osman Samiuddin suggests, it has played a role in a talented team becoming disfunctional and helped to cover up what might be charitably described as moral failings.

For the benefit of Pakistan and cricket, the shambles of the Pakistani team need to be cleared up. If solving the murder of Bob Woolmer helps in that process, it will be a tribute to a great coach.

Meanwhile, leave it to a Guardian columnist to drag the US into a cricket scandal.